AU - Sale - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

The speedy JENNI BASSETT (7) was beaten a half-length on the heavy surface at Geelong and then was well supported at The Heath over a mile on a good track and didn't finish it off. Comes back ?f today in a bit easier and she's worth another chance. ROGUE WARRIOR (3) made good progress beaten 1L over 7f at Werribee. Maps well and Egan rides. He's sure to keep improving. RATHLIN EXPRESS (2) has had good support his two most recent runs but has been frustrated by wide barriers. Draws ideally today, and if he found his best, he'd be tough to beat. Wary of RAZANNE (8), who debuts for a top metro yard. Has been well educated and jumps from an inside gate. A bold effort is likely. Fellow debutant PACIFIC REEL (1) is also in good hands. Has the ace draw and Nolen sticks from a placed jumpout at Pakenham.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1m, 5 len behind Melek carrying 123lbs at $3.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 0.5 len behind Mozzoni with 123lbs at $1.95. Fit and deserves another chance. 1st Pick 7 Jenni Bassett Jockey: Robert Whearty Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Robert Whearty T: Ciaron Maher	195	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1m, 5 len behind Melek carrying 123lbs at $3.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 0.5 len behind Mozzoni with 123lbs at $1.95. Fit and deserves another chance.
3	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Tan Tat Delight with 128lbs at $7. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Aloisi carrying 128lbs at $4.80. Fitter now and making headway. Progressive type who is ready to open his account. 2nd Pick 3 Rogue Warrior Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Billy Egan T: Danny O'brien	138	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Tan Tat Delight with 128lbs at $7. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Aloisi carrying 128lbs at $4.80. Fitter now and making headway. Progressive type who is ready to open his account.
2	At the latest run ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 7f, 7 len behind Prince Of Brooky carrying 128lbs at $4.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Captains Choice with 128lbs at $3.80. Decent chance at best. 3rd Pick 2 Rathlin Express Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Thomas Stockdale T: Phillip Stokes	106	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At the latest run ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 7f, 7 len behind Prince Of Brooky carrying 128lbs at $4.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Captains Choice with 128lbs at $3.80. Decent chance at best.

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